Position Summary

The Associate Program Director for Compliance provides leadership for organizational conduct, policy compliance, and accountability within the Pierce Greek Life Center and the broader Office of the Dean of Students at San Diego State University. Reporting to the Director of the Pierce Greek Life Center, this position leads fraternity and sorority organizational conduct processes, ensures compliance with CSU, SDSU, and state and federal regulations, and manages data, reporting, and assessment related to student organization accountability. The role supports student development, community standards, and a culture of responsibility, wellbeing, and belonging within the Greek Life community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Greek Life organizational conduct processes, including investigations, adjudication coordination, sanctioning, record management, and case tracking using Maxient and related systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, CSU, and SDSU policies and laws, including hazing prevention, transparency, record retention, FERPA, Title IX, and Clery reporting requirements.
• Develop, analyze, and prepare reports and data-driven recommendations related to student organization conduct, compliance trends, and policy improvements.
• Collaborate with campus partners, national fraternity and sorority organizations, and community stakeholders to address conduct issues, promote accountability, and support community standards.
• Design and deliver educational programs, workshops, and initiatives that promote ethical leadership, restorative practices, and positive organizational culture within fraternity and sorority life.

Why Apply?

• Play a critical leadership role in shaping accountability, compliance, and student development within a large and complex Greek Life community.
• Work in a mission-driven Student Affairs environment committed to equity, wellbeing, and student success.
• Gain experience interpreting and applying policy, managing complex conduct cases, and leading compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus, community, and national partners on high-impact student organization issues.
• Build advanced leadership experience in student conduct, compliance, data analysis, and program development.

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Position Information

• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, permanent/probationary position. 
• This position is designated as exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego

Department Summary

The Office of the Dean of Students is part of the Campus Life subdivision within the Division of Student Affairs and Campus Diversity, and includes the following centers: Campus Assistance, Response, Evaluation, and Support (CARES), Center for Commuter Life, Center for Student Organizations & Activities, Esports Engagement Center, Glazer Center for Leadership & Service, New Student & Parent Programs, Pierce Greek Life Center, and SDSU Connects. The Office of the Dean of Students promotes student growth and leadership development through teaching, advising and intentional personal interactions. The Office of the Dean of Students staff encourages and facilitates opportunities for students to connect and engage in the campus community while striving to provide a safe and inclusive campus environment. In addition, the office supports the Dean of Students in serving as a liaison to the College of Education for the purposes of coordinating Graduate Student Assistants and Graduate Interns from the Masters’ Degree in Postsecondary Educational Leadership, Specialization in Student Affairs.

Through participation in the activities within the Office of the Dean of Students, students are connected to the University through an array of structured and informal learning opportunities. Students are encouraged, supported and empowered to pursue academic success, personal growth, an understanding of diverse human experiences, and compassionate activism on and off campus.

For more information regarding Fraternity & Sorority Life, click here.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in a related field plus upper division or graduate course work in counseling techniques, interviewing and conflict resolution where such are job related.

Possession of the below required knowledge and abilities is typically demonstrated through the equivalent to four years of progressively responsible professional student services work experience which includes experience in advising students individually and in groups, and in analysis and resolution of complex student services problems.

A master’s degree in counseling, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, or a job-related field may be substituted for one year of professional experience. A doctorate degree and the appropriate internship or clinical training in counseling, guidance or a job-related field may be substituted for two years of the required professional experience for positions with a major responsibility for professional, personal or career counseling.

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of FERPA and the ability to maintain academic and judicial student records with confidentiality, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Understanding of reporting responsibilities as a Responsible Employee and Campus Security Authority under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Act.
• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply Title V, CSU, and University policies, procedures, and regulations related to student organizations, governance, conduct, and activities.
• Knowledge of student development theories and best practices in Student Affairs, particularly related to fraternity and sorority life, leadership development, and student engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to advise students and student organizations individually and in groups; review, interpret, and enforce policy; and support accountability and decision-making processes.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills, including the ability to collaborate with faculty, administrators, student leaders, campus partners, and external stakeholders, facilitate trainings or workshops, and serve as a consensus-builder and conflict mediator.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, implement, and assess programs, events, and initiatives; administer fiscal and operational resources; utilize technology and data to support compliance, assessment, and student learning outcomes; and follow through on responsibilities with initiative and resourcefulness.

Compensation and Benefits

San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

Compensation:
Salary is based on your experience, education, and qualifications, within the department’s budget and equity guidelines.

• CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,320 - $9,014/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $6,320/month.

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• Optional Offerings: FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Campus & Community: Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by April 24, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.  Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

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Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.